Broncos' Tight End Draft Picks: Joly & Boerkircher

0:00On April 22nd, the Denver Broncos tight-in group ranked near the bottom of the league last season, but they're bringing back nearly everyone, including Evan Ingram. Still, that room needs serious upgrades, especially in blocking, which has been a weak spot for years. The draft looks stacked with tight ends who could slide into the fourth round and help right away. Ingram's back on the final year of his deal, but he didn't produce like the pro-buller he used to be. The team wants better receiving threats, too, so they're eyeing prospects who can stretch the field or seal lanes. This fits their push to fix a unit that's held back the offense. Take Kevin Jolie from NC State, he's got that lean muscular build and moves like a big wide receiver. He's smooth on routes, reliable in traffic, and catches contested balls well with just 10 drops over four years. Slot blocking is solid against defensive backs, but he's not ready for heavy inline work yet. He's power-boar-culture, out of Texas A&M, a walk-on who earned his shot through grit. He's all about blocking with top technique, powerful hands, great base, and alignment's

1:04mentality that drives defenders back. Receiving is limited with only 38 career catches, but his hands tested well at the combine. Both could slot in as Ingram replacements or complements, boosting the run game without hurting the pass. Jolie grades as a top big slot option in round four, while Boer-culture might be Denver's best blocker if his knees check out, keeping eyes on how they stack up, come draft 9.